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Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD is a pediatrician in Elk River, MN specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.
14181 Business Center Drive Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
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9055 Springbrook Drive Nw
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD graduated from National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Minnesota
Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elk River, MN.
Dr. Shakunthala Raja-Heal's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include asthma. Patient ratings for Dr. Raja-Heal average 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is a graduate of National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Raja-Heal (or staff) speaks the following languages: Malay and Tamil. Dr. Raja-Heal is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.
